PrivateUrbanThe New School
New School University; Parsons The New School for Design; New School for Social Research; Eugene Lang College; Mannes College; The New School for Drama; The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music; The New School for Public Engagement
New York, New York 10011
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private urban college in New York
The New School is a private urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 6.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,901 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $55,359.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Name From its founding in 1919 to 1997, the university was known as The New School for Social Research.
- •Between 1997 and 2005 it was known as New School University.
- •The university and each of its colleges were renamed in 2005.
- •The New School established the University in Exile and the École libre des hautes études in 1933.
- •In 1934, the University in Exile was chartered by New York State and its name was changed to the Graduate Faculty of Political and Social Science.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
74.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,498
Academics
Programs (86)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
51
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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